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| I am still in the process of catching up on pictures from various events as I learn the new layout on the website. Thanks for your patience! Keep checking back to see if your pictures or events have been added. Thanks to all who send pictures and information to The Pike County Times. This is truly a community newspaper because of your contributions! |
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Congratulations to the Pike County High Winter Guard for placing second out of ten groups at the competition held at Pope High School on February 6, 2010. Photos courtesy of Ashley Baboi. |
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Ashley Baboi and Alex White show the certificate and trophy that the Winter Guard won on 2.6.10. | |
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On Sunday, January 24, 2010, Meriwether County authorities requested the assistance of the Pike-Spalding Dive team to locate a drowning victim in a Meriwether County pond. Members of the Dive Team met with Meriwether County personnel at the site and surveyed the location on Saturday night and then set up a recovery operation on Sunday morning with divers and support staff. It was rainy and the water was very cold that morning. Visibility was not good. However, divers worked approximately 35 minutes and to locate the victim. Photos on the We Are Pike County page courtesy of Pike County Emergency Services. | 
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The annual juried photo exhibit, “Puppy Love” featuring man's best friend, will open at A Novel Experience Bookstore, 426 Thomaston Street, in downtown Zebulon, Georgia, from February 1st through February 28th, 2010. ‘Puppy Love’ is a fundraiser for non-profit, dog-related charities with this year's beneficiary being the Pike County Friends of Animals, a group working to bring an animal shelter to Pike County. More information including opening reception time is on the Calendar of Events page. Photo courtesy of the "Puppy Love" Photo Exhibit. | |
| Flashback to Christmas. This Santa visited many children and adults in Upson and Pike Counties. | 
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| From EverythingPike.com: On Saturday, January 16th, Pike County Emergency Services held a county-wide training session, burning a house in the 3500 block of Pedenville Road, Concord. Approximately 40 personnel took part. Instruction included fire behavior, hose streams, search/rescue, and basic firefighting/team tactics. Many members of the department attended to satisfy a portion of Basic Firefighter training - the live fire. It was a very good turnout, and all participants put forth a fantastic effort today. | |
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Now here is a sight that we don't see often in Pike County. These ducks were perched by a pool of water in the middle of a partially frozen lake during the cold spell. | |
| The Pike County Emergency Services and the Fire Auxilliary donated money for stuffed animals to present to Pike County Emergency Services at the December Banquet. The stuffed animals were presented to Mid Georgia Ambulance Operations Manager Darrell Riggins. These stuffed animals will be given to children during ambulance transport. | 
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| On Friday, December 11, 2009, the Pike County Emergency Services (PCES) Auxiliary hosted a Christmas Party at the Church of Joy in Williamson. Awards were presented by Chief Danny Henderson. Lt. Josh Childs was awarded as Firefighter of the Year. Capt. Brian Michel was awarded as First Responder of the Year. Brian Jenkins was awarded as Paramedic of the Year. Firefighter Benji Manley was awarded as EMT of the Year. Firefighter Charlie Morris was awarded as Rookie of the Year. The Chief's Award was presented to Mrs. Trisha Dabbs for outstanding support of PCES efforts. The Chief's Award was also presented to Teri Totten, who heads the Auxiliary, for exemplary volunteerism and citizenship. Chief Henderson also presented life-saving awards for Trauma, Cardiac, and Rescue. Following the awards ceremony, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance for the kids, young and old! Pictures courtesy of EverythingPike.com. | |
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Pike County Emergency Services (PCES) responded to a structure fire on Dream Catcher Drive, Williamson on Monday, January 11, 2010. Upon arrival personnel found a home with heavy flames coming from the roof and rear of the structure. Personnel entered and fought the blaze for some time before bringing it under control. A tanker shuttle was begun and utilized throughout firefighting operations. The Red Cross responded as well to offer the family assistance. Photographs are courtesy of Robert Ridgeway, Mid Georgia Ambulance. EverythingPike.com. | |
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| On Sunday, January 10, at approximately 4:45 PM Pike County Emergency Services (PCES) responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of U. S. Highway 19 South. All residents were evacuated and fire personnel attacked the fire. After an interior search of the structure to insure all residents were evacuated, fire personnel made an aggressive attack on the engulfed area. This limited the significant damage to the rear portion of the home. There was also smoke, water, and heat damage throughout much of the residence. One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation. To read the entire story, click here. Photo courtesy of The Barnesville Dispatch. | 
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Mark Muir and his disc dog Gipper were the featured Halftime show at a Atlanta Falcons Football Game in December. This picture shows the Atlanta Falcons Head Coach and Gipper and I interacting before the game. Go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0rDTQ71BI to watch video of the event. Click here to read the article. Photo courtesy of Mark Muir. | |
| Congressman Lynn Westmoreland congratulates Thomaston brothers Chris (left) and Mike Moroz on attaining Congressional Award medals. Chris, a high school student, has won the Congressional Award Silver Medal and is working toward the gold. Mike, a senior at the Air Force Academy, has achieved the gold. The award recognizes young Americans with excellent records in public service and self-improvement. Photo courtesy of Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. | 
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On January 6, Mid Georgia Ambulance presented two Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to the Pike County Commissioners for use at the Courthouse and the County Commission office. See story on the Home Page dated 1.6.10. Photo courtesy of Mid Georgia Ambulance. | |
| Here is a picture of the Blue Moon from December 31, 2009. What a way to send out the old and bring in the new. Happy New Year! | 
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| The Return recently performed at a benefit concert in Barnesville. It was like watching the Beatles in real life for me. They did a fantastic job! Click here for YouTube video of the Fab Four Tribute Band. www.thereturnonline.com | 
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Georgia Power awarded The Boys & Girls Club of West Georgia - Pike County Unit with a donation of $300 to enhance security at the Concord facility. These funds will be used to enhance security with a door buzzer and additional radios for those in authority at the facility. Click here here to read the story on the Home page. Picture courtesy of The Boys & Girls Club of West Georgia - Pike County Unit. | |
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| A Novel Experience held its 2nd Annual holiday Read-A-Thon on Saturday, December 19, 2009 with to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of West GA-Pike Unit in Concord. Volunteers read their favorite Christmas poem or story throughout the six hour Read-A-Thon. These top four pictures courtesy of The Boys & Girls Club of West Georgia - Pike County Unit. | |
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Here are two additional pictures of the Read-A-Thon. It was a lot of fun for a great cause! | 
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| Friends, family, clients, and colleages gathered at the Pike County Courthouse on December 11, 2009 to commemmorate Tom Morton's 60 years of service as an attorney. Mr. Morton was honored by a resolution that was signed by the Judges in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He was also honored by the Georgia Bar Association. | |
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These two photos are courtesy of Theresa Mitchell. | 
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| The Pike County Chamber of Commerce recently got a “new look” thanks to a $1,400 Operation Round-up Grant from Southern Rivers Energy to add an awning to the front of the Chamber Office. This awning helps improve the quality of the square, makes the Chamber an easy location to find and will help with energy costs. | 
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| Pictures above courtesy of Pike County Emergency Services and www.EverythingPike.com Click here here to read the story on the Home page. Pictures of the inside of the house are used with permission from the Fincher Family. | |
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| Pictures above courtesy of Rob Ridgeway. | |
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| MOMS Club of Griffin/Thomaston Area held a Christmas Ornament Workshop during an Open House at B&D Ceramics in Meansville on December 10th. Visit momsclubofgtarea.com for more information about this local MOMS Club. | 
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| Pike County Post #197, The American Legion presented a Veteran's Day Ceremony on November 11, 2009 at Life Springs Church that gave a special honor to women who have served in wars from the Spanish-American War up through the present time. Mrs. Carmen Streit-Smith, Jr. Vice Commander of the American Legion, Department of Georgia was the special speaker. Mr. Ben Maxedon of Prayer Power of Georgia gave the Invocation and helped Mr. Don Bailey, Commander of Pike County Post #197 with the dedication of the Pike County Veterans' Memorial Highway. Look for a Pike County Post #197, The American Legion page soon. | |
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| Flashback to Molena Fest. A parade, great singing, a Friends of Pike County Animals pet contest, good food to eat, a lot of different booths to buy items in, and fun with friends! | |
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 Retired Teachers were honored at a past County Commission meeting. Our teachers are very much appreciated. |
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On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, a ceremony was held at Mid Georgia Ambulance headquarters in Zebulon to showcase the new ambulance for Pike County and present two automated external defibrillators (AED) to the Pike County Parks and Recreation Department. Click here here to read the story on the Home page. | |
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| The Leadership Pike Class of 2009 did a fundraising drive to buy AED's for the Pike County Park and Recreation Department. Mid Georgia Ambulance found out about the fundraiser and donated the AED's. Leadership Pike donated the funds raised to Parks and Rec for other needed first aid equipment. Thanks to Mid Georgia and Leadership Pike for giving back to our community! | 
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Three males were arrested at 819 Reid Road tonight when a search warrant was executed for the residence and a working Methamphetamine lab was found inside. Click here here to read the story on the Home page. | |
| This summer's view of Sprewell Bluff from one of the many trails in the park. | 
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Smart Web has been named Crime Prevention Officer/Investigator for the Gordon College Police Department. (Photo from his award as 2009 Officer of the Year.) Photo courtesy of Gordon College. Click here here to read the article. | 
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| The Rock Ranch, a 1,250-acre cattle ranch owned by Chick-fil-A® Founder S. Truett Cathy and dedicated to wholesome family entertainment, will hold its annual Journey to the Manger onThursday, December 3 (6pm to 9pm); Friday, December 4 (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.); and Saturday, December 5 (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Admission is free. Go to The Rock Ranch website for more information. Pictures of last year's event courtesy of Johnnie Ann Gaskill. | |
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| Where did all the water go that was filling this large creek that is by Blount Road in South Pike County? Click here here to read the story on the Home page. | 
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The Spalding Parks and Recreation Christmas Celebration in Griffin at Airport Road is always a lot of fun. The new "snowblower" exhibit this year shows exactly why they win so many awards with the things that they do. And Santa is always the most famous man of the evening at this event! | 
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2009 Soccerfest Champions- Three In A Row! The Pike County U-14 Stars won the Southern Soccerfest Tournament for the 3rd straight year. They competed on November 21st-22nd and played in the cold/ rain to win the final 2-1. The Stars outscored their opponents 7-2. The team has a record of 14-1-1 in this tournament over four years and has outscored opponents 41-7. Pictured (alphabetically) are: Rachel Burge, Allison Cagle, Katie Casey, Lauren Colado, Ami Jo Davis, Annemarie Davis, Sidney Drawdy, Taylor Drawdy, Gianella Funes, Michelle Licari, Amy Mangham, Hannah Peek, Bailey Rawlins, Victoria Reid, Abby Wheeless, Katie Wood. Coaches George Davis, Hardy Wheeless. Not pictured: Kayla Arnold, Rachel Collins and Coach Jeff Drawdy. Photo and information courtesy of Ava Mangham. | |
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| These are pictures from the Mid Georgia Ambulance Open House on November 14th. Mid Georgia's new headquarters in Zebulon is located across from Bad Boys House of Cycles on Highway 19 south of the Zebulon Square. Pictured below: Keith Goodman and Bill Crane are watching the football game and Amanda Morgan and Shannon Sheppard in the kitchen as they wait for calls to come into Mid Georgia Ambulance during their shift. | |
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| Sixteen boxes of personal care items, cards, letters, individually packed food items, and other needed items are on the way to soldiers serving in Afghanistan thanks to all who participated in the Care Package Packing Party for the Caring Hearts-Helping Hands Ministry at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Griffin on 11.7.09. See story dated 11.14.09. All of the pictures except the first group picture are courtesy of Sharon Roebuck. Update 11.27.09: More items have come in since the Packing Party and boxes continue to go out to soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Thanks to all who have helped out. | |
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| Pictured from left to right are in front of the Med Evac Black Hawk are Sheriff Thomas, Brigadier General Ed Daniel, Major Pat McGinn, Mr. Todd Child, and Captain Sellars. Major McGinn is pictured with one of his Pike County Soccer players. Photos courtesy of Major Pat McGinn. Click here to see the beginning of the Pike County Middle School Veterans Day Program page. | |
| Pictures from October through November have been moved to the Winter 2009 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
| Pictures from August and September have been moved to the Fall 2009 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
| Pictures from May through July have been moved to the Summer 2009 page. Click on the box in yellow at the top of the page. | |
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